How to spot employees with the most learning potential

Employers that fail to meet learning needs may drive top performers to greener pastures — and also miss out on the ripple effect their good work can create.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 20, 2018

Training a top priority for employees, report shows

In today's tight talent market, employers hoping to retain must be ready to train.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 20, 2018

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Top trends in leadership development

With hiring on the back burner, the pressure is on L&D professionals to upskill the leadership team while also looking internally for the leaders of tomorrow. 

By HR Dive staff

Study: 1 in 3 managers can't deal with high-stress situations

In today's tight talent market, employers can't afford to let managers negatively affect morale, performance and retention.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2018

Lack of planning and accountability still holding back women's advancement

Only 36% of Canadian companies and 40% of American companies have a proactive plan to advance women to roles in senior leadership.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 13, 2018

10 tips for creating an effective L&D program

Identifying your needs and knowing your target audiences are a good place to start, experts told HR Dive.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 13, 2018

New LinkedIn Learning function gathers all of an employer's content in one place

The move may be a play by LinkedIn to align itself with the broader learning trend toward video content curation.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Nov. 13, 2018

Underemployed grads present a hiring opportunity

Adding an internship or work experience could boost new grad's wages and help employers prepare a strong development pipeline.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 13, 2018

ESL classes could offer alternative to problematic English-only policies

CU Boulder's Employee English Language Program accepts participants from all backgrounds, including custodial workers and housing and dining staff.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Nov. 6, 2018

White House: 'Pledge to America's Workers' will create 6M training opportunities

After shifts in immigration enforcement, the administration has focused on upskilling American workers.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 6, 2018

L&D is a top concern for apparel makers, and e-learning may not cut it

Employers in the industry are particularly insistent that workers develop an understanding of the entire supply chain, not just their own place in it.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 6, 2018

Why front-line managers are a learning program's greatest ally

Continuous learning is now important for every employee. But managers are key to making any learning initiative work.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 6, 2018

How colleges are adapting to workforce development mandates

From microcredentials to private-sector partnerships, higher education is responding to a changing economy with new curriculum and programs, according to presenters at the Educause conference.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 6, 2018

New data: How learning impacts engagement and productivity

Udemy’s SVP of HR shares new data insights on how workplace learning helps move the needle on key business outcomes like employee engagement and productivity.

By Cara Brennan Allamano, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Udemy • Nov. 6, 2018

Why SHRM's general counsel left to focus on harassment prevention

In our latest "Exit Interview," EverFi's Elizabeth Owens Bille says "the time has come to take a new approach."

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 31, 2018

University relocates students to Kansas at no cost for job-training program

Participants receive paid schooling for either aviation sheet metal assembly or process mechanic painter tracks, along with a guaranteed job upon completion and potential sign-on bonuses.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 30, 2018

How the American Nurses Association gamified training for its 4M members

A heavy dose of gamification can allow for personalization of learning on a massive scale.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 30, 2018

Atlanta forced to return $1.3M in training grants

The city's training agency was unable to spend the grant money before a June deadline, according to a local news report.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 30, 2018

Report: Detroit's training pipelines can't keep up with demand

The Motor City needs a comprehensive restructuring of its training and apprenticeship programs to meet industry demand, a new report by Crain's Detroit Business reveals.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 30, 2018

LinkedIn Learning Pro users to get new skills insights feature

Launching in 2019, the feature will give administrators access to data on organizational skills proficiencies with the ability to compare to similar businesses.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 23, 2018

Seasonal hiring magnifies retail training challenges

Retailers must put employees in an optimal position to succeed by offering the right types of training, according to Retail TouchPoints.

By Kate Tornone , Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 23, 2018

South Carolina makes coding lessons available to all residents

Residents can access all materials online, but they can attend cohort-style and classroom-led sessions at participating community partners.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 23, 2018

The top 10 training mistakes employers make — and how to avoid them

Training mistakes can do more than translate incorrect information; they can de-motivate staff, set employees up for failure and even put them at risk.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 23, 2018

What you need to know about learning experience

Whether to meet legal requirements or stay ahead of the competition, training is essential to today's employer.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 22, 2018

As the ADA evolves, don't forget the fundamentals

Case law is reshaping the ADA, writes HR Dive's senior editor, Kate Tornone, and employers with a deep understanding of the law's core requirements will be in the best position to navigate those changes.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 19, 2018

Microsoft-backed job training initiative expands to Indiana

Announced in February, Skillful now counts 20 state governors among its network, in addition to multiple private and public partners.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 16, 2018